Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cry before party, as one become sombre? (7,2)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "as one become sombre?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOB (synonym="SOB") + ERE (synonym="ERE") + DUP (synonym="Democratic Unionist Party – there are probably more crossword compilers who are affiliated to this group than any other profession") = SOBERED UP; definition: "as one become sombre?" The answer is SOBERED UP.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cry before party, as one become sombre? (7,2)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SOBERED UP.